Unfallbericht:Takeoff from Medellin (MDE) was aborted because of engine problems. The aircraft could not be brought to a halt on the runway and overran into a field. The nose gear was sheared off completely and the 747 came to rest about 150 m past the 3500 m long runway.

unofficial Spanish translation:PROBABLE CAUSE: "The beginning of an aborted take-off (RTO) at a speed higher than 12 knots calculated for the existing conditions.CONTRIBUTING CAUSES:Failure to include factors such as a wet runway in the calculation of takeoff speeds.The absence of a flight dispatcher properly certified and qualified for the equipment.The failure of engine number 1 for reasons unknown."

N922FT moved to Atlas Air in 2002 and was acquired by Tradewinds in September 2004

Map

This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path. Distance from Rionegro/Medellín-José María Córdova Airport to Miami International Airport, FL as the crow flies is 2232 km (1395 miles).

This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.